Engaged Learning
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.
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Alum Returns to Share Expertise and Journey in STEM
Parker welcomed Zach Dookeran ’10, PhD, to campus to speak to Upper School Physics students at a series of morning meetingsRead More -
Grandparent Breakfast Starts County Fair Morning Successfully
Parker’s Development and Alumni Office hosted a fun Grandparent Breakfast at County Fair last weekRead More -
Parker-Palooza Provides Fun for the Whole Family
Since County Fair’s inception in 1902, this fall celebration has been an opportunity for students to make products, organize activities and share them with the communityRead More -
Turning Trash into Fashion with Triveni Institute Director Jordan Parker
Triveni Institute Founder and Director Jordan Parker visited the Climate Science and Environmental Justice class to discuss its mission of addressing the wastefulness of today’s world, its effects on mental health and the Institute’s unique way of raising awareness through storytelling and artRead More -
Community Shapes Future Together at Strategic Planning Design Day
More than 60 members of the school community came together to harness the collective power of their imaginations at Parker’s Strategic Planning Community Design DayRead More -
Inktober Promotes Art This Month
Read MoreArtists have been contributing their creative works to a community “Inktober” display -
Parker Parent Geoff Trukenbrod Talks Carbon and Climate Impact
Sedron Technologies Chief Financial Officer and Parker parent Geoff Trukenbrod brought his expertise in carbon capture, utilization and sequestration to the Upper School Climate Science and Environmental Justice class this weekRead More -
SOCA Helps MS Students Connect, Share and Build Community
Middle School students in the Students of Color Affinity group recently came together for some camaraderie, learning and funRead More -
Colonel Chessmaster Takes 2nd at Tournament
Senior Darius Cleaver finished in 2nd place at the Chicago Chess Conference’s Opening Individual Blitz TournamentRead More -
Golf Teams Enjoy Success at Regionals
The Girls and Boys Varsity Golf teams secured 1st and 2nd place finishes, respectively, at their Regional tournaments, advancing them both to Sectional competitionRead More
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Recent News
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Parker Perspectives
Parker Perspectives is an episodic video series featuring Parker community members sharing their experience with the school. -
A Beautiful Subject
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On Finding the Right Fit
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On Cultural Competence
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On Messing Up
Upcoming Events
By the Numbers
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940
total students -
6:1
student-to-teacher ratio -
46%
self-identify as students of color -
6 Acres
urban campus -
88%
faculty holding advanced degrees -
$5.9 million
awarded annually in financial assistance
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.